Significado
Asking for an opinion or feedback.
Contexto cultural
Using 'che dici?' is a sign of respect for the other person's agency. It prevents you from appearing too dominant in a conversation. In Naples, 'Che dici?' can be shortened or rhythmically altered to 'Che dice?' even in informal settings, or accompanied by a specific chin-flick gesture. In Italian WhatsApp culture, 'Che dici?' is often abbreviated to 'Che dici?' or even just implied with a '?' after a proposal. The phrase is almost always accompanied by an open-palm gesture, inviting the other person to speak.
The 'Ne' Powerup
Add 'ne' (Che ne dici?) to sound 50% more like a native speaker instantly.
Watch the Tone
A rising intonation makes it a question. A flat or falling intonation with 'Ma' makes it an insult.
Significado
Asking for an opinion or feedback.
The 'Ne' Powerup
Add 'ne' (Che ne dici?) to sound 50% more like a native speaker instantly.
Watch the Tone
A rising intonation makes it a question. A flat or falling intonation with 'Ma' makes it an insult.
The 'Di' Rule
Always use 'di' if you follow the phrase with a noun. 'Che dici di un film?'
Teste-se
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'dire'.
Andiamo al mare, che ____?
Since you are asking one friend, you use the second-person singular 'dici'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Which phrase would you use to ask a group of friends for their opinion?
'Dite' is the plural form (voi), used for groups.
Choose the best response to complete the dialogue.
A: 'Ho comprato queste scarpe nuove.' B: 'Belle! ________?'
'Che ne dici' (What do you say about them) is the most natural way to ask for an opinion on an object already mentioned.
Identify the formal version of the phrase.
How do you ask a professor for their opinion?
'Dice' is the formal 'Lei' form.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
When to use 'Che dici?'
Food
- • Pizza?
- • Pasta?
- • Gelato?
Plans
- • Cinema?
- • Mare?
- • Festa?
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosAndiamo al mare, che ____?
Since you are asking one friend, you use the second-person singular 'dici'.
Which phrase would you use to ask a group of friends for their opinion?
'Dite' is the plural form (voi), used for groups.
A: 'Ho comprato queste scarpe nuove.' B: 'Belle! ________?'
'Che ne dici' (What do you say about them) is the most natural way to ask for an opinion on an object already mentioned.
How do you ask a professor for their opinion?
'Dice' is the formal 'Lei' form.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
4 perguntasNot at all! It's very friendly. It's only rude if you use it with someone you should be formal with (like a judge or a stranger).
Yes, but usually you add 'Ma' at the beginning: 'Ma che dici?!'.
'Che dici' is for quick decisions or reactions. 'Che pensi' is for deeper opinions.
You can say 'Sì', 'No', 'Va bene', or 'Per me è uguale' (It's the same for me).
Frases relacionadas
che ne pensi?
synonymWhat do you think about it?
ti va?
similarDo you feel like it?
che ne dici di...
builds onWhat do you say to...
dimmi pure
contrastGo ahead and tell me.
